CairnsSydneyFlight TimeCNS–SYD
Cairns (Cairns Airport) to Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).
The flight from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney (SYD) takes 2h 33m on average, covering about 1,284 miles. Across 10 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 25m and the slowest 2h 42m, with Jetstar Airways flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 33m | 1,284 mi | 2h 25m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for CNS to SYD
Our current provider sample includes 6-7/day from CNS to SYD across 3 captured airlines.
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | — |
| Jetstar | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family · Seat map | — |
| Qantas | 1-2/day |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 10 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from CNS to SYD?
The CNS to SYD flight takes 2h 33m on average based on 10 tracked flights.
How far is CNS from SYD?
CNS to SYD is about 1,284 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from CNS to SYD?
Jetstar Airways flies the CNS to SYD route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from CNS to SYD?
Aircraft observed on CNS to SYD include Airbus A320.